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NX5yQ TIL of Kangri cancer, a squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin, found only in Kashmir in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent, due to the use of a kanger, a ceramic pot covered with wicker-work, carried for warmth during cold weather. It develops from erythema ab igne, AKA hot water bottle rash.
4kyJR TIL about the experiment to find the world's funniest (most average) joke with the widest appeal. Richard Wiseman created LaughLab, an online experiment for people to submit and rate jokes. Gurpal Gosal of Manchester submitted the winning joke based on a 1951 radio skit written by Spike Milligan.
PY1Yg TIL that Ian Anderson, the frontman for the rock band Jethro Tull, adopted the flute after realized he would never be "as good as Eric Clapton" on the electric guitar.
awYR9 TIL in 1947 in India there were still 565 active "princely states" or principalities under a local or traditional ruler in a subsidiary alliance with the British rule in India. They covered 40% of India and ranged from large states of 16 million people, down to 10 sq. miles with populations of 3,000
dD0K9 TIL Glass frogs have translucent skin, allowing you to see their organs, bones, and even their beating heart. Found in Central and South America, they use this feature as camouflage to blend in with their surroundings. They have adapted to life in the rainforest and are surprisingly resilient.